US Bridges

Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 6 MI SE of Ambrose · Structure no. 000000006950440

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDonnie Harper RD
CrossesBear Creek
LocationApp 6 MI SE of Ambrose
RouteCounty Highway 88
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52115, -82.96612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Donnie Harper RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.